roughen (Meaning)
roughen (v)
make rough or rougher
roughen (v. t.)
To make rough.
roughen (v. i.)
To grow or become rough.
Synonyms & Antonyms of roughen
roughen Sentence Examples
- The roughen surface of the rock made it difficult to climb without gloves.
- The sandpaper's coarse texture roughened the wood, preparing it for painting.
- The wind roughened the waves, creating whitecaps on the ocean's surface.
- The constant rubbing against the floor roughened the soles of his shoes.
- The sculptor roughened the clay with a wire brush to create a desired texture.
- The roughen edge of the glass cut his finger when he reached into the broken window.
- The roughen bark of the tree provided shelter for small insects.
- Repeated brushing roughened the fabric, making it less soft and comfortable.
- The roughen terrain made hiking a challenging and arduous task.
- The roughen paper absorbed ink well, resulting in bold and clear writing.
FAQs About the word roughen
make rough or rougherTo make rough., To grow or become rough.
coarsen, rough (up),scuff,
sand, hone, rub, buff, plane, hone, grind, grind, rub, file
The roughen surface of the rock made it difficult to climb without gloves.
The sandpaper's coarse texture roughened the wood, preparing it for painting.
The wind roughened the waves, creating whitecaps on the ocean's surface.
The constant rubbing against the floor roughened the soles of his shoes.
